Rockies Seek Third Straight Win Against Dodgers with Quintana on the Mound

The Colorado Rockies, riding a two-game winning streak, look to secure their third series victory of the season as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a record of 9-13, the Rockies are eager to build on their recent success against a formidable opponent that currently sits at 15-6.

After suffering a 7-1 defeat to L.A. on Friday, the Rockies bounced back with narrow victories in the last two matchups, edging the Dodgers 4-3 and 9-6. Today, they turn to left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana, who is searching for redemption after a rocky start to the season. Quintana, who holds a 0-1 record and a 5.63 ERA, has faced challenges in his first two outings. In his debut against Miami, he allowed two runs on four hits, accompanied by four walks over 4.1 innings, resulting in a no-decision in a close 4-3 loss.

Quintana’s struggles continued after a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a strained hamstring. Upon his return on April 15, he faced difficulties with his command, walking the first three batters he encountered and yielding two runs in the first inning. Ultimately, he lasted just 3.2 innings against Houston, giving up three runs—including a home run—while again issuing four walks and striking out one in a 3-1 defeat.

In his previous encounter with the Dodgers, Quintana pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on October 17, 2025. In that game, he surrendered three runs in just two innings, including a first-inning homer to Shohei Ohtani, contributing to a 5-1 loss that propelled L.A. to the World Series.

On the opposing mound, the Rockies will face lefty Justin Wrobleski, who boasts a 2-0 record and a 2.12 ERA in his third MLB season. The 25-year-old has made a strong impression so far in 2026, transitioning from a primarily bullpen role last year—where he appeared in 22 of 24 games as a reliever—to a starting position due to injuries among the Rockies’ rotation, including Blake Snell and Gavin Stone.

Wrobleski’s season began in relief, but he quickly earned his first win by limiting the Toronto Blue Jays to one run on two hits, with four walks and two strikeouts across five innings. He followed that up with an impressive performance against the New York Mets, tossing eight scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while striking out two and not issuing any walks.

As the Rockies prepare for their series finale against the Dodgers, they hold a 6-3 record at Coors Field this season and are in the midst of a seven-game homestand, which continues with a three-game series against the Padres starting Tuesday.

First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. MDT
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Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.